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Detectives hunting murder suspect Michael Cope, who is wanted over the killing
of his former girlfriend, have arrested a man on suspicion of assisting an
offender.

The strangled and badly beaten body of 25-year-old Linzi Ashton, a mother of
two, was found at her home in Winton, Salford, on Saturday evening.

Police believe Mr Cope may be in hiding in his home area of Salford. A £5,000
reward has been offered for information leading to his capture, and officers
warned that anyone harbouring him could face eviction from their homes.